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Decision of the FIBAA Accreditation Committee for Programmes
100th Meeting on 29/30 September 2016
Project Number: 15/041
Higher Education Institution: KAZGUU University
Astana (Kazakhstan)
Study Programme: Master in Law
(Master (LL.M.) in Judicial Law (60 ECTS)
Master of Science in Law (120 ECTS))
The FIBAA Accreditation Committee for Programmes has taken the following decisions:
According to § 7 (2) in conjunction with § 10 (1) of the “Special Conditions for awarding the
FIBAA Quality Seal for Programmes”, the study programme is accredited. Period of Accreditation: from 30th September, 2016 to 30th September, 2021
The FIBAA Quality Seal is awarded.
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Assessment Report
The highlighted yellow parts of the text are those which deviate to the text in the report
of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Higher Education Institution (HEI):
KAZGUU University
Astana (Kazakhstan)
Master study programme:
Master in Law (LL.M.)
Qualification awarded on completion:
Master (LL.M.) in Judicial Law (60 ECTS) Master of Science in Law (120 ECTS)
General Information on the study programme
Brief description of the study programme:
The Master programme aims at deepening the knowledge and skills obtained in the Bachelor
programme and is therefore focusing more intensively on methodology, research, complex
cases and advanced courses in public, criminal and civil law and provides students with
professional expertise on legal ethics, methodology of law, fundamental knowledge on public
law, criminal law and civil law, practical case-solving in public law, criminal law and civil law
and self-oriented research skills through seminars and the writing of a thesis.
Type of study programme:
Master programme
Projected study time and number of ECTS points assigned to the study programme:
2 years, 120 credit points
1 year, 60 credit points
Mode of study:
Full-time
part-time
Didactic approach:
Study programme with obligatory class attendance
Double/Joint Degree programme:
no
Scope (planned number of parallel classes) and enrolment capacity:
2, 20-25 students per class
Programme cycle starts in:
winter semester
Initial start of the programme:
2001
Type of accreditation:
accreditation
Procedure A contract for the accreditation of the programme of Master of Laws (LL.M.) was made between
FIBAA and KAZGUU University July 06th, 2015. On December 21st, 2015, the HEI submitted a
self-evaluation report, which included a detailed description of the programme and further
documents in order to prove that the criteria for programme accreditation were met.
At the same time, FIBAA appointed a review panel. The HEI agreed with the chosen experts.
The panel consisted of:
Prof. Dr. jur. Dr. h.c. Thomas Schomerus
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Professor for Public Law
(Public Law, Energy Law, Environmental Law)
Prof. i.R. Dr. jur. Wolfgang Voegeli
University of Hamburg
Professor for Civil and Commercial Law
(Family Law, Family Policy, General Civil Law, Competition Law, European and
International Commercial Law)
Mansiya Kainazarova
KIMEP University
Director of Institutional Research Department
(Institutional Research KIMEP University)
LL.M. Julia Titze
Municipal Utilities Herne AG
Corporate Development
(Commercial Lawyer)
Jan-Gero Alexander Hannemann
Göttingen University
Student of Law
FIBAA project manager:
Karin Legerlotz
The assessment is based on the self-evaluation report, amended by further documents,
requested by the panel, and a site visit. The site visit took place on March 15th/16th/17th, 2016
at the HEI’s premises in Astana, Kazakhstan. The same cluster included an appraisal of the
programmes Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PhD), Bachelor in
International Law (LL.B.), Master in International Law (LL.M.), Doctor of Philosophy in
International Law (PhD) and Bachelor in Law Enforcement Activity (LL.B). The programmes of
this cluster were appraised with a second cluster including the programmes Bachelor of
Economics, Bachelor, of Finance, Master of Finance, Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of
Accounting and Audit, Bachelor of Tourism and Bachelor of Psychology. On end of the on-site
visit the panel gave a short feedback on its first impressions to representatives of the HEI.
The assessment report based on this was delivered to the HEI for comment on [date]. The
statement on the report was given up on [date], it has been taken into account in the report on
hand.
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Summary
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) offered by KAZGUU University fulfils without exception the FIBAA
quality requirements for master programmes and can be accredited by the Foundation for
International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) for five years starting on starting
on 30th September, 2016 and finishing on 30th September, 2021 under one condition. The
programme is in accordance with the national and the European Qualification Frameworks and
the European Standards and Guidelines in their applicable version valid at the time of opening
of the procedure, and with the Bologna declaration.
The panel members identified need for improvement regarding the following aspect: Study and
The quality requirements that have not been fulfilled –ethical aspects (see chapter 3.1.5),
lecturing tutors (see chapter 3.3.4) and internationality of the student body (see chapter 3.4.2)
– are not asterisk criteria, so that further conditions are not necessary. The measures the HEI
takes to solve the identified ptoblems are to be considered during the re-accreditation.
The measures that the HEI takes in order to implement the recommendations of the panel
members are to be considered during the re-accreditation.
There are many criteria in which the programme exceeds the quality requirements:
Positioning of the study programme on the job market for graduates (see chapter 1.3.2)
Positioning of the study programme within the HEI´s overall strategy (see chapter 1.3.3)
Admission requirements (see chapter 2.1)
Counselling for prospective students (see chapter 2.2)
Selection procedure (see chapter 2.3)
Transparency and documentation of admission procedure and decision (see chapter 2.6)
Equality of opportunity (see Chapter 3.2.4),
Guest lecturers (se Chapter 3.3.3)
Practical business experience of faculty (see Chapter 4.1.4)
Internal cooperation (see chapter 4.1.5)
Student support by the faculty (see Chapter 4.1.6)
Programme Director (see chapter 4.2.1)
Process organisation and administrative support for students and faculty (see Chapter 4.2.2)
Cooperation with business enterprises and other organisations (see chapter 4.3.2)
Quantity, quality, media and IT equipment of teaching and group rooms (see Chapter 4.4.1)
Career counselling and placement service (see Chapter 4.5.1)
Alumni activities (see Chapter 4.5.2)
Programme description (see Chapter 5.3.1)
Information on activities during the academic year (see Chapter 5.3.2)
For the overall assessment of the programme, please refer to the quality profile at the end of
this report.
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Information
Information on the Institution Kazakh State Law Institute by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan was
established by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.A. Nazarbayev on
March 14, 1994. The Institute set an objective to prepare highly qualified lawyers, capable in
terms of socio-economic reforms to ensure legal reform in the country.
By the Decree of the Government Kazakh State Law Institute was renamed as Kazakh State
Law University and transferred to the jurisdiction under the Ministry of Education and Science
of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 5 November 1996. After the merging with the Institute of
State and Law of National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan the university
was renamed as Kazakh State Academy of Law (KSAL) on February 14, 2000. On October
24, 2001 the university, established as a Republican State Enterprise, was transformed into a
private company and renamed as "Kazakh Humanities and Law University" (KazHLU). In 2002
KazHLU moved from Almaty to Astana, the young capital of Kazakhstan. On 16 January, 2003
"KazHLU" PC was transformed into "KazHLU" PLC, on May 19, 2004 to "KazHLU" JSC and
then renamed as "KAZGUU University” in 2015.
Under the decision of the IQAA Accreditation Council, KAZGUU had been accredited for 5
years (certificate of institutional accreditation issued under No.0013 dated 01.03.2013).
In addition, on December 26, 2013 KAZGUU had been accredited as a subject of state-funded
scientific and (or) scientific-technical activities (certificate No. 003645 issued by the Ministry of
Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
Located in the heart of Kazakhstan’s capital, KAZGUU is one of the largest and fastest growing
humanitarian universities of Kazakhstan with more than 5 000 students, 1000 academic and
research staff.
KAZGUU University comprises three Schools that are Higher School of Law, Higher School of
Economics as well as Higher School of General Education4. All students study during their
first year at the Higher School General Studies and Language Training (Foundation), where
the obligatory subjects named by the Ministry of Education are comprised together.
The Higher School of Law offers three degree programmes in law, international law and law
enforcement activity.
The Higher School of Economics offers seven programmes in economics, management,
finance, accounting and audit, tourism, psychology, and translation studies.
The Department of Postgraduate Education offers five Master’s Degree Programmes in Law,
in International Law, in Translation Studies, in Economics and in Finance.
The mission of the University is to contribute to the development of the society through the
pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence.
The aim of the University is to equip students with the necessary knowledge for leading
positions in the sphere of law, economics and humanities in the Republic of Kazakhstan and
abroad.
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Statistical data and evaluation results
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Programme Description and Appraisal in Detail
1. Objectives
1.1 Objectives of the study programmes (Asterisk-Criterion)
Initially the educational programme on Law was aiming at the realisation of the objectives set
by the state to KAZGUU at the year of its formation in 1994. The main goal was then to educate
highly-qualified lawyers, who would be able to ensure legal reforms in the country during its
social and economic transformation. This objective is reflected in its mission until today. Since
a lot of areas of law were considerably changed or even newly introduced after Kazakhstan’ s
independency the law programmes had to be frequently reformed and adjusted to the new
realities. Reforms usually did not occur step by step but were quickly implemented and often
result oriented. These developments caused a series of difficulties, which are until today
unfortunately reflected in the educational programmes of legal studies such as a lack of
educational books, commentaries, a uniform approach to methodology and case-solving in
academia and at the courts and the difficulty to reflect areas of law at a university level which
are not yet or fully regulated such as administrative law or which are under permanent reform
or/and without a Court System but a the Highest Council giving non-binding opinions on
questions on constitutional law. The programme should therefore be seen in this context taking
all the above mentioned aspects into account and the fact that Kazakhstan’s legal system is
still in a transitional stage.
The programme aims at providing graduates with the skills and competencies to fulfil
professions as judges, lawyers; public prosecutors, notary officers, consultants in a legal or
other departments of public authorities, specialists/experts in tax inspection bodies, insurance
companies or legal advisors in business sphere and as junior researchers.
Therefore, the objective is to provide students with professional expertise on legal ethics,
methodology of law, fundamental knowledge on public law, criminal law and civil law, practical
case-solving in public law, criminal law and civil law and self-oriented research skills through
seminars and the writing of a thesis.
The Master programme aims at deepening the knowledge and skills obtained in the Bachelor
programme and is therefore focusing more intensively on methodology, research, complex
cases and advanced courses in public, criminal and civil law.
The Master of Laws is oriented on expanding students’ knowledge in various branches of legal
sciences, problem solving, creative thinking skills enabling them to apply the national legal
system in appropriate cases, the ability to develop various competences as analyzing, critical
thinking, that are required in the current labour market.
Additional competences which are developed in the two-year programme are development of
teaching and research skills. After graduation of the two-year Master of Laws programme a
graduate can enter PhD programme.
Upon successful completion of the Master of Laws graduates will be able to:
to demonstrate application of substantive and procedural law (in civil law, public law
and criminal law), legal analysis and reasoning, problem-solving, transfer of knowledge
and written and oral communication in the legal context;
demonstrate knowledge and skills in conducting self-related and autonomous research
with methodological approach;
to be able to consider and solve case situations in national law in a professional and
competent way;
to analyze possible legal prospects and trends in existing legislation;
to integrate knowledge, to handle complex aspects of legislation and the ability to
differentiate;
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to make professional decisions and judgments and formulate them for specialist and
non-specialist audiences;
to demonstrate high level of professionalism in communication with community
following legal ethics.
According to the content, concept and framework, the one-year and the two-year programme
are quite identical but with the difference of student workload allocated for conducting research
and specific areas of focus. The two-year programme provides an array of opportunities to
expand and apply advanced knowledge of national law into research.
Appraisal:
The objectives of the programme are set out consistently in relation to prepare students to fulfil
professions as judges, lawyers; public prosecutors, notary officers, consultants in a legal or
other departments of public authorities, specialists/experts in tax inspection bodies, insurance
companies or legal advisors in business sphere and as junior researchers. The panel assesses
the aim of the programme as very comprehensible and considers the explanations of the
objectives as clear and intelligible. The objectives are based on subject-specific and generic
learning outcomes which are in line with the academic state of the art and the level of the
qualification to be awarded on completion. The panel also comes to the conclusion that the
areas: empowerment, employability and personality/personal development are taken into
account by the objectives of the programme.
In the view of the panel the Dublin Descriptors are adequately covered by the intended learning
outcomes. Also, the requirements of academic abilities are fulfilled. Hence, the panel considers
the learning outcomes of the programme to be at the appropriate level for Master degrees.
The University analyses the findings of alumni tracking studies. The findings of the studies are
considered within the developing process of the programme.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
1.1* Objectives of the study programme
(Asterisk Criterion) x
1.2 International orientation of the study programme design (Asterisk Criterion)
Owing to the influence of European educational area the programme was designed towards
meeting the international educational standards and criteria. It was designed in consultation
with working follow-up group comprises of experts with international educational background
in the relevant fields and the other stakeholders willing to contribute to the educational and
labour markets. To strengthen the graduates employability KAZGUU implemented an
internalisation strategy which includes the content of the programme, including disciplines of
international legal orientation; the international cooperation with leading foreign universities
and research centers; the cooperation with international intergovernmental and non-
governmental organisations; the academic mobility of students, mutual exchange of students
between KAZGUU and foreign HEIs; the academic mobility of the teaching staff of KAZGUU,
including foreign practical training of higher-education teaching personnel, foreign experts
working at KAZGUU on a regular basis and guest lectures and the participation of KAZGUU’s
students in international law competitions.
Appraisal:
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The programme objectives and strategy are geared to ensuring internationality in teaching and
research as well as graduate employability. In the opinion of the panel the programme equips
graduates with the skills they need to perform the tasks required in an international
environment by means of targeted knowledge and skills development. The orientation reflects
the internationally oriented content of the programme and the activities in cooperation with
foreign HEIs.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
1.2* International orientation of the study
programme design (Asterisk Criterion) x
1.3 Positioning of the study programmes
Due to a close cooperation with german law faculties and the DAAD the programme is part of
a reformed legal education based on the german legal education system. This approach
following the german legal educational system has been successfully promoted over the last
years in various conferences with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Justice, the
Administration of the President, judges from Highest Court and public prosecutors. Additionally
KAZGUU holds a special status in law in Kazakhstan since the most prestigious University in
the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nazarbajev University, is not offering law as a subject for this task
has since its foundation been transferred to KAZGUU. Due to its special status KAZGUU
communicates with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice on the frame of the
programme considering on the one hand the needs of the labour market and on the other hand
the guidelines set for the programme by the Ministry of Education. Furthermore, KAZGUU
provides administrative and academic staff regularly with trainings to meet the ambitious goal
of implementing a more and more case-solving oriented system.
The programme is also attractive in terms of tuition fees. Payment is set at the beginning of
training and cannot be changed during the study. Thus, a student is guaranteed fixity of the
financial costs associated with education.
As part of the promotion and positioning of the university programmes in the market, the
university permanently organises informative open days, visits to Schools for the purpose of
vocational guidance, and monitoring of the public opinion.
Due to the changes in the legal system during the recent years and the difficulties of a still
developing legal system, there is a strong need for highly qualified judges, prosecutors, notary
officers, lawyers and legal advisors. Besides equipping students with abstract and transferable
knowledge in the most important areas of law, the programme provides a practical approach
towards the legal education that include courses focusing on solving cases to meet the demand
of the labour market. KAZGUU maintains constantly contact with employers both in Astana
and in Kazakhstan as a whole, organises presentations of the companies in the walls of the
university, execute surveys among employers to form criteria and competences of future
graduates and organises consultations with employers on the programme.
Alumni interviews have shown that graduates of the programme are actively involved in
supporting mutual networking and programme branding on the job market.
The University’s overall mission is to serve the community by providing both quality and
affordable education. The programme is being developed in coherence with University
Strategy 2013-2020, a cornerstone of institution development. KAZGUU is implementing a
student-centred and research-led culture. The programme underlines KAZGUU’s strategy
providing international standards of education as well as establishing strong relations with
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international universities. The law programmes form the core discipline of the university and
refer to its special status that it has in legal education in Kazakhstan. Hence a special focus
and emphasis has always been put on the legal programmes at KAZGUU, leading to the
development of the Curriculum following aspects of the European legal educational system
and further trainings for academic and administrative staff, which reflects on the educational
programme offered to students.
Appraisal:
The described profile and the competence goals of the programme are comparable to other
bachelor programmes on the education market. Nevertheless, based on the international
orientation, the case-solving oriented approach, the fixed costs and the excellent reputation
KAZGUU has in terms of the legal education in Kazakhstan, the panel considers that the
programme can compete on the education market.
The panel highly appreciates the good cooperation KAZGUU maintains with potential
employers and that it thoroughly analysed the job market for graduates and has
comprehensively incorporated the results in the study programme.
The study programme’s qualification goals constitute the core of KAZGUU’s strategy and are
sustainably implemented.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
1.3 Positioning of the study programme
1.3.1 Positioning of the study programme in
the educational market x
1.3.2 Positioning of the study programme on
the job market for graduates
(„Employability“)
x
1.3.3 Positioning of the study programme
within the HEI's overall strategic concept x
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2. Admission
The admission procedure is regulated according to the “The Standard Rules of Admission to
Educational Institutions”, which was adopted by the decree of the government of the Republic
of Kazakhstan dated on January 19th, 2012, No. 109.
To apply for a Master Programme students must submit to the Admission Committee the
following documents:
confirmation of completion a corresponding Bachelor degree programme with no less
than 240 ECTS;
application addressed to the Rector of the university;
an individual study plan to be discussed and signed by national or international
research advisor;
a copy of an identity card;
a copy of an education certificate;
a copy of an international language certificate (if acquired);
a list of scientific papers and instructional researches (if applicable);
six photos of 3x4 cm;
a medical certificate of special 086-У type;
a record book of employment (for those who have work experience).
Students from other universities must provide the Admission Committee with all the required
documents identical with domestic students.
For the admission of international students a recognition procedure is obligatory. All copies of
the documents should be officially notarised and translated into one of the following languages:
Kazakh, Russian, or English.
The admission is also based on the entry examinations results. The entry examinations for the
Republic of Kazakhstan include a foreign language examination and subject examination. For
international applicants the entry examinations include Kazakh or Russian language
examination and subject examination.
The foreign language entry examinations (Russian/Kazakh for international students) are held
according to the technology and methodology developed by The National Testing Centre of
the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The examination takes
180 minutes and is represented in the form of test. The whole test consists of three modules:
listening, writing and reading. The results are then processed by means of the special scanning
machine.
The citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who have international language certificates with
the results of 100 points according to 100-point-grading scale, are exempted from passing the
foreign language examination provided by the Ministry of Education and Science of the
Republic of Kazakhstan.
The subject examination is set in the written form. The examination paper consists of 2
questions: the first one covers theoretical issues and the second one is oriented on a case-
problem solution. The subject examination takes 120 minutes. To make the examination
process more objective the format of examination paper is the same for all applicants who
have chosen one and the same specialty.
Candidates are admitted to the Master programme only if they get 50 points in each
examination.
Part of the selection procedure for the Master Programme is also an obligatory interview.
During the interview between the Director or a Coordinator of the programme and a potential
enrollee the following selection criteria are taken into account:
obvious motivation of an enrollee to study at the chosen programme;
clear professional aims, which are to be achieved as a result of the study;
critical thinking and open-mindedness;
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readiness to overcome academic challenges;
an enrollee’s achievements and success in professional life.
The interview is recorded and the results and the Director’s decision are reported to an enrollee
right after the interview is finished.
Furthermore, a foreign language examination held by the Ministry of Education and Science
of the Republic of Kazakhstan tests the English skills of the applicants. The certificate with the
result of examination of 50 points corresponds to the Pre-intermediate language level. The
applicants are exempt from entry language examination if they already have international
language certificate on such as:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL ITP –
no less than 460 points);
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL IBT - no less than
87);
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based Test (TOEFL - no less than 560);
International English Language Tests System (IELTS - no less than 6.0).
Candidates are admitted to the Master programme only if they get 50 points in each
examination. Candidates, who get the highest points in the sum of two entry examinations of
not less than 150 points, are awarded a state grant. In case the applicants have equal
examination results, the one who got the highest points on the subject examination takes
advantage.
Besides the results of examinations Admission Committee also takes into account student
academic achievements including publications of scientific articles, certificates on scientific
innovations, scientific scholarships, grants, certificates of achievements, certificates of
participation in the scientific conferences and competitions and work experience on the
specialty.
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides a financial aid
by allocating state educational grants for candidates who meеt all the required criteria and
demonstrated high academic performance. For international applicants scholarships are
granted based on international agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan with countries.
To make the evaluation procedure more objective and fair, all the applicants’ works are coded
by the Institution staff since it is considered as criminal breach of trust. Only the members of
the examination commission are given answer codes for exam papers. It provides the selection
procedure with unbiased and objective evaluation. After the evaluation all the examination
papers are decoded.
The overall result of selection procedure is based on two entry examinations that are foreign
language examination and subject examination. If there is a controversial issue to be resolved
the special Board of Review is created. The members of the board of review consider the
issues of those who disagree with the results of the examinations. In this case an applicant’s
paper goes through thorough review. Only the Board of Review is responsible to make a
decision to add points to the applicant’s exam paper if the reasons for that are confirmed. The
members of the Board of Review come to their decisions by the majority of votes. If the amount
of votes is equal the vote of the Director is considered as a final. The decisions made by the
Board of Review are in the form of a record signed by the Director and all the members.
All appropriate information on admission rules and procedures is available in the Academic
Policy and regularly updated at the university website. In addition, booklets and brochures
containing this information are distributed among participants of the KAZGUU during Open
House Days. The Open House Days usually take place three times within an academic year.
The date, time and venue are announced on the website.
Moreover, the University offers Student Counselling Service for prospective students to help
them to handle any difficulties they may be experiencing, to develop academic and personal
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potential. The Service offers free and confidential support and guidance to optimise their
chances to obtain admission into the University.
The results of the entry examinations of applicants who are awarded with a grant are posted
on the University website and also the detailed information board of the Department of
Postgraduate Education. The points on each section of the exam of every applicant are given
in the score chart where the last names of candidates are given in the descending order
according to the overall result. The applicant has the opportunity to receive a consultation by
phone or have an online consultant via the website. The admission decision is based on above-
mentioned transparent criteria, and communicated to applicants on the website and by e-
mail/phone.
Appraisal:
The admission conditions and procedures are properly defined and transparent and
correspond to the profile development goals of the KAZGUU, because the students do not only
have to have a corresponding master degree, but also have to hand in an individual study plan
to be discussed and signed by a national or international research advisor and a list of scientific
papers and instructional researches.
The panel considers the selection procedure as targeted to the programme goals. The
selection procedure, which includes two entrance exams, is carried out in accordance with
Kazakh laws and therefore satisfies the legal requirements. Moreover, the panel appreciates
that KAZGUU additionally examines the personal suitability of the applicants within an
interview.
Standardised language tests or a different formalised and documented language test with the
requirement of a minimum score ensure that the students enrolled are able to actively
participate in the classes held in a foreign language.
KAZGUU ensures a constant availability for prospective students and reacts quickly to
incoming enquiries. The applicants receive detailed information about the admission process
and the programme they are applying for as well as an individual counselling options according
to their personal needs.
The admission procedure is described, documented, and accessible for interested parties. The
admission decision is based on transparent criteria and is communicated to the students. In
addition, the admission decision contains detailed information on the results of the admission
procedure. The panel appreciate that the applicants have the possibility to receive a
consultation after the decision.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
2.1* Admission requirements (Asterisk
Criterion) x
2.2 Counselling for prospective students x
2.3* Selection procedure (if relevant) x
2.4(*) Professional experience (if relevant;
Asterisk Criterion for master
programmes that require professional
experience)
x
2.5* Ensuring foreign language proficiency
(Asterisk Criterion) x
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Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
2.6* Transparency and documentation of
admission procedure and decision
(Asterisk Criterion)
x
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3. Contents, structure and didactical concept of the programme
3.1 Contents
The difference between the programme lasting one year and lasting two years is that the two-
year programme covers not only a wider range of courses but it is going more into detail when
it comes to case-solving and research encouraging graduates to pursue a PhD degree and/or
start teaching at Kazakh HEIs.
The one-year programme consists of two semesters. The first semester comprises twelve sub
modules incorporated into three large modules: general education disciplines and two modules
of the core courses. The area of focus of the general disciplines is oriented to the development
of leadership and management skills with advanced knowledge of legal English since it implies
they embrace the framework of the field of law.
The other two modules are considered to be the core modules with specialisation in the field
of law that are Contemporary Issues on Law Reforms in Kazakhstan, Civil Law II, Corporate
Law, Taxation Law II, Intellectual Property Law II, Investment Law, etc. This module grounds
profound fundamental subjects, which frame the overarching concept of national and
international legal system covering a broad variety of topical issues including legal rights,
application of theories of law into national legal system, legal environment as well as its
normative and philosophical foundations. The students have the option to choose three out of
five electives.
The second semester proceeds to research linking with the foreign internship. The foreign
internship refers to as an important element of research since it equips students with additional
knowledge and skills necessary for making solid and peer-reviewed research. The
international internship also provides students with the opportunity to interact with the
internationally accepted best practices in the research field, access to foreign university
libraries and reach out to the foreign university teaching staff. The final modules are given to
practical seminars on preparation to the state examination and submission of the thesis.
The various fields of law are not separately discussed from each other but as far as they
correlate and overlap related to each other, hence students develop their skills of solving cases
in a wider context.
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The curriculum overview is shown in the following illustration:
The two-year programme consists of four semesters which incorporate five modules. The first
semester consists of two modules which include general education disciplines and major core
courses as well as research seminars. These general education disciplines have a more
research-oriented content and concept than the ones described above in the one-year
programme.
The following core courses in the second semester constitute the fundamental and in-depth
knowledge with a narrow focus to the field of law such as Criminal Law II, Law of Criminal
Procedure II, Administrative Law, Anglo-Saxon Law, International Arbitration Law II, etc.
Concurrently, graduates are required to visit research seminars which equip them with
necessary methodology of making research.
As for the electives, the students are given much freedom to select courses of their choice that
help them to design an individual programme of study to meet their academic and professional
goals – whether to broaden their general preparation, specialise in their current fields of
practice or to explore new areas of interest in legal practice (three out of six courses in the
second and three out of five courses in the third semester).
Following up the third semester graduates take specialised courses in Business Law: “Civil
Disputes”, “Administrative Liability and Criminal Proceedings (Case-Study)”, “Labour Law”,
“Taxation Law” as well as research seminars. In addition, graduates are required to strength
experience in teaching practice concomitant with a high degree of individual attention and
mentoring from faculty staff and support provided by the administration of the Department of
Postgraduate Programmes.
The final semester is completely dedicated to the summarisation of acquired knowledge and
practice, making abroad internship, submission of the thesis and preparation for the final state
exam.
The various fields of law are not separately discussed from each other but as far as they
correlate and overlap related to each other, hence students develop their skills of solving cases
in a wider context.
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The curriculum overview is shown in the following illustration:
Upon completion of the Master programme, KAZGUU awards the title Master (LL.M.) in
Judicial Law (60 ECTS) for the one-year programme and the title “Master of Science in Law
(120 ECTS) for the two-year programme. These programme names follow the classification
used by the ministry, e.g. for the educational grant system.
The programme is practice - and research-oriented and follows the policy of including courses
on case-solving into the curriculum and of inviting external lecturers and guest speakers. The
invited external lecturers and guest speakers come from real international law sector with an
extensive work experience in legal system. They bring latest examples and practices from
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international law sector and implement them in designing case-studies, real life examples,
simulations and modelling assignments for students.
Besides at KAZGUU since 2014 the Academic Diplomatic Club has been successfully
functioning and so far attracting graduates to participate, and they are encouraged to practice
learned theories in international law into a variety of practice settings. The Academic
Diplomatic Club hosts ambassadors of different countries and outstanding speakers. It
provides a free platform for discussion of topical issues of international relations in the sphere
of politics, economy, culture and education.
This approach aims to strengthen the practical aspects of the course, to share additional
external expertise and experience and to broaden the perspectives and visions of the students.
Moreover, the practitioners take active participation in updating the module content by
providing constant feedback on the quality of the programme and its implementation process.
Furthermore, part of the programme is a ten week internship. The internship provides students
with an opportunity to grow professionally, identify personal strengths and weaknesses, apply
learned theory to practical situations, and gain an appreciation of the role, duties, and
responsibilities of the work that the student has chosen as a career. The internship is designed
cooperatively with the university, field professionals, and the student to provide an experience
that is mutually beneficial to both the Intern and the organisation. An Internship Placement
Process Orientation is held to inform senior students of the internship requirements and the
placement process procedures. Following this meeting, students are asked to list three to five
potential organisations on the “Intent to Intern” form. After completing the form and related
materials, the student schedules an individual meeting with the internship coordinator. At this
meeting the student’s internship eligibility is determined and possible internship organisations
are selected which will meet the student’s professional development objectives and an
agreement between the receiving organisation and KAZGUU is signed. At the end of their
internship the students have to write an internship report.
The learning outcomes of the courses “Psychology”, “Pedagogics” and “Management” address
cross-subject and interdisciplinary issues. After the completion of these courses the students
will be able to identify how leadership and ethical aspects can be incorporated along with the
national law area and demonstrate understanding in management, i.e. leadership, selection,
training and given the challenges presented by managing in an environment in contemporary
national law.
Ethical issues are according to KAZGUU addressed in all of the courses but in particular the
general principles and the norms of morality are discussed within the course “Leadership”.
From the beginning of the programme the students familiarise themselves with the
methodological competences, main requirements, assignment performance, exams to be
taken, academic work expectations, research and master thesis performance. An induction
session is held at the beginning of studies for every new cohort, during which the programme
curriculum, learning strategy and methodology are explained by the programme administration
and faculty. The students acquire knowledge and skills in key working practices such as
researching and preparing literature, presenting research and project activities using various
presentation techniques and visual aids, communicating research to different target groups,
acquiring the essential writing skills necessary to produce academic texts, making proper
references according to the internationally accepted standards on citation and gaining a basic
knowledge of project and time management.
All courses of the modules of the programme are followed by written exams which could be a combination of two subjects that have an interrelated content and context. The type of evaluation, procedures and module performance are included in the respective syllabus along with the employed teaching methods and studies duration. Student performance follows the syllabus requirements, including assessment types, duration and respective requirements as
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academically approved including the thesis. The student performance and given grades are
evaluated by achieving the learning outcomes and their overall programme performance. Tasks, questions, problems and assessments of the final examination are defined by the involved team of teaching faculty, taking into account not only knowledge but also learning outcomes. The Type of evaluation depends on the subjects. Academic freedom of the teaching faculty drives the choice of the assessments types, though. The examples of the assessments methods are:
Written / oral projects;
Home or in-class individual / group assignments;
Term projects;
Case-solving;
Final assessment / exam.
The final theses are evaluated based on previously published and coherently applied criteria,
rules and procedures. The students prove, especially in their thesis, their ability to do scientific
work, to apply scientific methods.
Furthermore, for finishing the programme, the students need to have completed all modules
and then pass a State Comprehensive Exam, the format of which is defined by the ministry.
The types of evaluation, procedures and course performance or module performance are
included in the respective syllabus along with the employed teaching methods and studies
duration. A system of continuous assessment is used and has the advantage of students
receiving continuous feedback on their progress. The continuous monitoring of student
progress means that problems which some individual students may have are identified sooner
and can be dealt with. Appraisal:
In the view of the panel, the programme at hand contains many important and contemporary
courses and the contents of the programme are in principle adequate for the Master study
programme, with the mixture of modules being balanced in terms of content. Also, regarding
the sequence of the modules, they are logically aligned to one another and with the
qualification and competence goals. The elective courses included in the programme enable
students to acquire beneficial skills in accordance with their own preferences.
The degree and programme name correspond to the contents of the curriculum and the
programme objectives.
Theory and practice are sufficiently combined throughout the curriculum. Theoretical questions
are geared towards application fields to promote employability on the programme. The
included internship is envisaged to link theory and practice as well. The panel appreciate the
use of case studies and encourages KAZGUU to even put a stronger focus on case solving in
the subject related courses.
Some of the core courses give evidence that the programme properly promotes
interdisciplinary thinking.
For the panel it is not apparently in the module descriptions how the above mentioned ethical
aspects are implemented in the programme, neither in the course “Leadership” nor in other
courses. Assessing the quality requirements for this criterion as being met, the panel would
have come to a more positive assessment if the module descriptions had been more specific
with a view to the learning outcomes.
Finally, the programme ensures that graduates have methodological competence. The panel
appreciates the systematic approach of delivering the needed skills for research work and the
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final thesis during the entire study programme. Methodological competence is also indicated
as learning objectives in the module descriptions.
The level of performance in examinations and the thesis are aligned with the learning outcomes
of the module in terms of form and content. Although, the panel encourages KAZGUU to
introduce also oral examinations. At the on-site visit the panel had the opportunity to look at
theses and examinations written by the students. Altogether the students have provided
evidence that they are capable of doing academic work and that the learning outcomes are
achieved in the programme.
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quality
requirements
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requirements
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requirements
n.r.
3.1 Contents
3.1.1* Logic and conceptual coherence
(Asterisk Criterion) x
3.1.2* Rationale for degree and programme
name (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.1.3* Integration of theory and practice
(Asterisk Criterion) x
3.1.4 Interdisciplinary thinking x
3.1.5 Ethical aspects x
3.1.6* Methods and scientific practice (Asterisk
Criterion) x
3.1.7* Examination and final thesis (Asterisk
Criterion) x
3.2 Structure
One semester consists of 30 CP. Accordingly, in one academic year there are 60 CP obtained.
The one-year programme does have the following structure:
3 General education courses (required by the state),
1 Major core course (required by the state),
3 Major core courses (required by the school),
3 Major elective courses (required by the school) and
1 internship allocated with 20 CP.
The two-year programme does have the following structure:
4 General education courses (required by the state),
1 Major core course (required by the state),
5 Major core courses (required by the school),
6 Major elective courses (required by the school) and
1 internship allocated with 18 CP.
Master of Law Master of Law Sciences
Projected study time 1 year, 2 semester 2 years, 4 semester
Number of Credit Points (CP) 60 120
Workload per CP 25-30 25-30
Number of modules 3 5
Time required for processing
the final thesis and awarded
CP
125
5 ECTS
225 hours
9 ECTS
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Regarding the application of the European Credit Transfer an Accumulation System (ECTS),
KAZGUU states to have implemented modules and to have assigned credit point to each
module depending on its workload.
All modules have been described in module descriptions enclosing information on the year of
study, the semester when the course is delivered seminars and self-study, allocated credits,
pre requisites, post requisites, recommended literature, content, lecturers, methods of teaching
and learning outcomes.
Primary study and exam regulations are defined at the university level, and published within
the University Catalogue. In addition, the Higher School of Laws has developed its own
regulations regarding admission. The Examination Regulations set comprehensive rules and
procedures, such as examinations’ forms, deadlines, Examiners and Board of Examiners,
Evaluation Criteria, Appeal Procedure, for all examinations including the State Exit Exam.
KAZGUU is involved in academic mobility programmes with partner universities. For mobility
students the Learning Agreements are signed beforehand by both partner universities. The
academic period spent at the partner university is recognized and regulated in accordance with
the Lisbon Recognition Convention, but one should note that the national recognition
regulations completely differ. As required by the MES, to transfer ECTS in Kazakh credits the
following scale must be used:
for Bachelor students: 1 ESTC is believed to be equal to 1.5-1.8 Kazakh
for one year Master students: 1 ESTC is believed to be equal to 2-2.4 Kazakh credits
for two year Master students: 1 ECTS is believed to be equal to2.5-3 Kazakh credits
for Doctoral students: 1 ESTC is believed to be equal to 3.5-4.2 Kazakh credits
KAZGUU University uses the Grading System required by the MES
And hands out a Diploma Supplement which contains the following grading scale:
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In accordance with the MES requirements the eighth semester is required to be free of classes
and only the internship along with thesis preparation is allowed to be allocated upon it. For that
reason, the ECTS credits are not evenly distributed across the curriculum.
To distribute ECTS to the thesis, business orientation and internship, the students’ workload
based on the MES requirements was estimated. The exams are assigned normally at the end
of each semester. The number of exams usually corresponds to the number of courses.
The feasibility of the study programme’s workload is ensured by appropriate support services,
such as advisers’ service, programme coordinator, HSL manager on internal affairs, who
collect students’ feedback, develop recommendations at the faculty level.
The data on the student body is gathered and analysed by the Registrar. According to the data,
the gender equality is ensured.
With the aim to assist all HSL students and especially the students with special needs the HSL
employs Student advisors and a Manager on Internal Affairs. The Platonus System permits
students to apply distantly on various inquiries serving as a mean of communication among
students and administration. Administration collects and processes throughout the HSL AQC
students’ inquires, where each case is considered on an individual basis. Possible decisions
can be academical (inquires related to study – usually, it is recommended to follow an
individual study plan which is developed by the adviser, inquires related to examination–an
individual exam schedule could be proposed by the adviser and designed by the Registrar) or
financial (the KAZGUU Management Board can grant a scholarship or a permission to follow
an individual payment schedule). The Chairman of the HSL AQC systematically reviews
inquires processed and provides general policy recommendations to the policy-makers at the
university and school levels.
Appraisal:
In the structure of the student workload the ratio of core subjects, electives and practical
components is weighted in a balanced manner. Also, the amount of credit points per semester
is evenly spread throughout the study programme. An internship is designed and integrated in
such a way that CP can be acquired. The programme consists of modules and assigns ECTS-
Points per module on the basis of the necessary student workload. The module descriptions
provide detailed descriptions of intended learning outcomes and the information defined in the
ECTS Users’ Guide.
There are legally binding study and exam regulations which contain all necessary rules and
procedures and take into account, where applicable, national requirements. The study
programme is designed so that students can study for a certain time at other HEIs or do
internships without any extension of their overall study time. The recognition of degrees and
periods of study at other HEIs is regulated in accordance with the Lisbon Recognition
Convention; the recognition of periods of practical work is also clearly defined. In the
university’s diploma supplements is a relative grading included.
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The HEI ensures gender equality and non-discrimination. Students with disabilities are
provided with affirmative actions concerning time and formal standards/requirements
throughout the programme and examinations. Students in special circumstances, such as
single parents, foreign students, students with a migration background and/or from so-called
non-academic backgrounds, are particularly assisted. The measures taken are periodically
reviewed and adapted in accordance with the obtained results.
Exceptional
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quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
3.2 Structure
3.2.1* Modular structure of the study
programme (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.2.2* Study and exam regulations (Asterisk
Criterion) x
3.2.3* Feasibility of study workload (Asterisk
Criterion) x
3.2.4 Equality of opportunity x
3.3 Didactical concept
As teaching methods the programme uses a wide range of different case studies (meaning
case-solving in tutorials and as well increasingly in lectures and seminars), discussions guest
lectures, company visits, work-place oriented practical assignments, game projects and
situational analyses.
The case method involves solving the cases and different types of situational problems (case
studies with simulation description of real situations, with closed and open story; case
illustrations, case problems, case evaluation). This method forms the students' skills in
determining the applicable law, legal reasoning. Also, the method allows gaining a number of
social skills.
The method of discussion involves posing the issue, followed by a discussion, including work
in small groups. This method helps student master critical thinking skills in dealing with specific
legal issues, legal reasoning and make independent legal decisions;
The method of presentation of an essay or of a research project forms the students' ability to
engage in scientific activities. Priority is given to research work in order to create a new
research product, not only when student analyses the theoretical and practical material, but
when he or she is also able to offer and share their vision of the disputed issue.
Furthermore the individual work of students has a significant role in the process of education;
the results of such work can be in different forms:
Traditional (writing creative essays, participating in colloquia, reviewing additional
literature and articles, making presentations);
Specific (reviewing international judicial and quasi-judicial practices, processing and
analyzing of legal statistical information, preparing memoranda of the parties, decisions
of international courts and tribunals, draft contracts and other international documents).
The learning materials are the area of responsibility for the teaching faculty who delivers
classes. The programme administration keeps syllabuses and related learning materials for
reference. A hard copy of the learning materials is provided to students before each module
begins, with additional materials distributed by the teaching faculty during lectures/contact
hours. All learning materials are regularly updated and also available for student during their
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studies in the electronic format. The learning materials give the students different points of
view including approaches, solutions to different academic aspects, vision from various angles.
This enables a certain degree of versatility and avoids sticking to one theory or one opinion.
Moreover, KAZGUU emphasises, that learning materials are not simply given to the students
to read. A part of their studies is focusing on the materials provided and delivered by the
teaching faculty and another part the students seeking out information on their own, because
the students are required to update their knowledge from the other sources beyond the lecture,
such as investigate on the Internet, find in the reading literature, use their own experience.
Through interactive work with the materials, the students are enabled to develop their own
theory-based problem solving strategy. The course materials are continuously further
developed according to the didactical concepts, and systematically designed according to the
didactical preferences of the students.
KAZGUU encourages the teaching faculty to invite guest lecturers to their class. Guest
speakers represent judges, lawyers, local or international diplomatic community and provide
broader learning horizon and perspectives including interdisciplinary aspects and create
additional networking opportunities for students. Because of it’s good reputation and the good
relations in Astana, Kazakhstan and to HEIs abroad, KAZGUU was able to invite prestigious
guest lecturers.
KAZGUU states that the programme does not have formal teacher assistants and the
university does not apply student assistants to facilitate learning by the participants, as there
is no need. However, the programme faculty members are available during their office hours
and by other means such as via e-mail or by phone. The programme is not experiencing further
demand or any requests from its participants, but if they are - the programme administration is
always open for discussion and ready to address student needs and requests.
Appraisal:
The didactical concept of the study programme is described, plausible, and oriented towards
the programme objectives. It allows for the application of different teaching and learning
methods. The panel appreciates the case-oriented and interactive approach and the efforts of
KAZGUU to enhance critical thinking skills of students.
During the on-site visit the panel members had the possibility to survey the accompanying
course materials of several courses. They came to the conclusion that the quality of these
materials varies but on balance were of a good quality and do meet international standards.
They are digitally accessible, user-friendly and encourage students to engage in further
independent studies. Regarding the used literature the panel recommends to have a stronger
focus on keeping it up-to-date.
Guest lecturers are regularly invited, their contribution forms an integral part of the study
programme’s didactical concept. They have a very good reputation and come from a variety
of occupations, which enhances students’ chances of employment thanks to the profound
insights they gain.
Student assistance by lecturing tutors does not take place at present in the programme.
However, the panel holds the view that student assistance is not relevant within a master
programme, especially since broad and continuous support is provided by the lecturers.
Exceptional
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quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
3.3 Didactical concept
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Exceptional
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quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
3.3.1* Logic and plausibility of the didactical
concept (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.3.2* Course materials (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.3.3 Guest lecturers x
3.3.4 Lecturing tutors x
3.4 Internationality
According to KAZGUU international contents and intercultural aspects are integrated in the
curriculum through such courses as “Trade Law and WTO Law” and “International Arbitration
Law II”. In addition for the students of the 2-year master programme there is the course “Anglo-
Sax Law”. Furthermore, throughout the majority of the courses explanations are given in an
international context. Moreover the students are encouraged to use the internship to visit
companies, institutions or HEIs of other countries to conduct an internship.
One of the intangible assets of KAZGUU is building the free society aimed at future leaders.
Therefore, it welcomes students from other countries and provides the necessary assistance.
To promote the programme in other countries it cooperates with HEIs from other countries.
However, in the programme at hand there are only national students enrolled.
Most of the teachers in the study programme at hand are citizens of Kazakhstan, but many of
them have gained international experience on an educational level in the EU, USA, Canada,
Japan, Malaysia etc. and some in addition work experience. The University is planning to
further increase the number of international faculty (visiting and exchange faculty). Information
on vacancies and other teaching opportunities, application procedures and university’s
proposition can be found on the KAZGUU website. Also experts with international work
experience are invited for guest lectures on a regularly basis.
The main language and the official languages of studies at KAZGUU are Russian and Kazakh.
English Language is promoted by one course in “Legal English”. The course is developed in a
way to provide the most up-to-date English for the areas of international law necessary to
handle issues in today’s diplomatic world. Also, some of the teaching materials of other courses
are set in the format of English language textbooks and cases studies, so that students do
learn not only in Russian language but also have a component of English language.
Appraisal:
The international and intercultural aspects of the curriculum are in line with the international
orientation of the programme. Though the panel recommends to further stress the international
and in particular the intercultural aspects of the courses in the module descriptions, which are
basically implemented.
Furthermore, there is a pure national composition of the student body. Therefore, the panel
recommends that the marketing strategy should be expanded in order to attract more foreign
students.
The CVs of the teaching staff as well as discussion with lecturers on-site have shown that most
of the lecturers, participating in the programme have experience on an educational level
abroad. The panel appreciates the efforts of KAZGUU to further promote the international
composition of the faculty.
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The proportion of foreign language courses and required foreign language materials
corresponds with the qualification objectives of the study programme. Nevertheless, the panel
recommends KAZGUU to the increase the amount of lectures in English and thereby raise the
percentage of international students.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
3.4 Internationality
3.4.1* International contents and intercultural
aspects (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.4.2 Internationality of the student body x
3.4.3 Internationality of faculty x
3.4.4 Foreign language contents x
3.5 Multidisciplinary competences and skills (Asterisk Criterion)
The aim of the course “Collision Law” is to demonstrate knowledge and application of conflict
rules, legal analysis and reasoning, problem-solving, transfer of knowledge and written and
oral communication.
The course “Leadership” aims at the understanding of core principles and definitions of
personal growth and leadership; the understanding and analysing of own needs in personal
and professional development; gaining skills and tools for personal and professional
development; the ability of assessing own strengths and areas for improvement and improved
emotional intelligence and resilience.
Appraisal:
The students acquire communication and public-speaking skills as well as cooperation and
conflict handling skills in the study programme. This is documented in the module descriptions
and corresponds with the didactical concept of KAZGUU. The acquisition of further
multidisciplinary competences, such as leadership skills and broad contextual knowledge, is
also ensured.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
3.5* Multidisciplinary competences and skills
(Asterisk Criterion) x
3.6 Skills for employment / Employability (Asterisk Criterion)
To prepare students for Law-making work (including the drafting of international treaties and
private law contracts) as legal advisor, an expert on legal issues, government employee the
programme teaches students to analyse the content of national and international law, to
generalise the results and use them in modelling projects with international instruments. The
programme focusses on the awareness of the legal consequences regarding development and
the conclusion of international documentation.
To prepare students for the protection of the rights and interests of the Republic of Kazakhstan
at the international level, including work in international commercial arbitration as a
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representative, a lawyer, as well as independent arbitrator or mediator the programme teaches
to collect and analyse the necessary materials, including international practice, to form attitude
using legal argument and cause-and-effect link, to make independent legal decisions. This is
facilitated by the use of interactive teaching methods. As a result, this leads to the formation
of students' openness in establishing legal relations in various spheres of public life.
To prepare students for the representation of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the foreign policy
level as a government employee, including work on diplomatic and consular relations, in
international intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations as a diplomatic or
consular official the students receive negotiations skills in the Academic Diplomatic Club of
KAZGUU.
To prepare students for expert-advisory work (including the preparation of the scientific and
legal opinions on drafting laws, agreements and transactions) as a legal expert, an expert
consultant or a scientific expert the programme teaches students to analyse the content of
international treaties and other instruments and to generalise the results. The students receive
the ability to properly formulate the legal positions and make independent decisions that are
important for future employment.
Appraisal:
The panel is in no doubt that graduates of the programme will be employable, given the
application orientation of the programme. The curriculum content is such that it is possible to
achieve the employability aspired to in the programme objective and to get a degree, which
has an explicit profile with regard to the content.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
3.6* Skills for employment / Employability
(Asterisk Criterion) x
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4. Academic environment and framework conditions
4.1 Faculty
The faculty consists of the Director, the Head of department and the whole faculty rank as
PhD, professors, associate professors, assistant professors including full-time lecturers and
part-time visiting lecturers of those persons who are hired in national and international
companies, state and private organizations. The faculty members are encouraged to have and
mostly show business experience, in addition to excellent academic credentials that
contributes the integration of theory and practice. It is expected that visiting lecturers, of those
persons who come from national and international companies and firms, as well as state and
private organizations, have significant business expertise to equip students with the skills
necessary for future success. Some students choose to specialize further in a particular field
of international commercial arbitration, comparative taxation law or European Union internal
markets.
During the faculty meetings visiting lecturers have an opportunity to discuss specific teaching
methods and ideas as well as issues related to students' professional and career development.
The students directly benefit from these activities as new ideas are applied in the classroom.
Hence, the faculty is actively encouraged to be engaged in research activities that is often
conducted using businesses as the source of data, which gives a chance to work with
practitioners around the country. To note, teaching-related publications usually include articles
about new introductions in corporate law, curriculum and their potential impact on student skills
and employability, business management case and an experiential exercise on improvisation
in the classroom.
The HSL verifies the qualifications of the faculty members by means of state given (Decree
No. 230 of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated on 17th of February, 2012
“Regulations of Competitive Hiring and Selection of Faculty and Researchers in the Institutions
of Higher Education”) criteria. In addition to these, KAZGUU adopted the following
requirements for academically (AQ) and professionally qualified (PQ) status:
To qualify for an AQ status and be eligible to teach in the undergraduate program a faculty
member should possess a PhD degree from an internationally recognized university and at
least one published article in one of the internationally recognised journals (emerald, Springer
or Interdisciplinary journals), approved by the Research and Budget Committee.
Doctoral students are academically qualified if they are in the ABD (all but dissertation) stage
To qualify for teaching at the master’s level, faculty should have at least one additional
contribution (to be approved by the HSE Performance Appraisal and Promotion Committee).
To qualify for the PQ status at the undergraduate level a faculty has to prove the following
aspects:
At least a Master degree from an internationally recognized university
At least five years of industry experience
Internationally recognized professional certifications
Be a member of professional organizations (optional)
Ability to teach in English
Active consulting practice
Working with relevant community organizations, such as Chamber of Commerce, etc.
A prior teaching at the master’s level courses with positive references
Be a board member (optional)
Paper presented at professional meetings
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The faculty members teaching experience of the department ranges from 2 to 35 years of work.
Most of the teachers have experience in teaching for more than 5 years. Some teachers have
practical experience in various government agencies, commercial organizations, etc. The
university pays great attention on didactic qualification of faculty and steadily and
systematically improves the skills of teaching staff through internships, seminars, courses and
skills development workshops. 57 teachers improved their skills using internal and external
resources during 2014 and 2015.
The faculty selection is done by the HSL Performance Appraisal and Promotion Committee
(FPAPC), the appointment is made by the HSL Dean. The HR Department helps in announcing
a vacancy and searching appropriate candidates.
Since the programme`s coordinator is responsible for the internal collaboration, coordination
and overall administration, he holds an enlarged session of the faculty at the end of each
academic year to discuss the current programme development. The goals of these meetings
are group evaluation of the programme developments as compared with the previous year
(changes in number and geography of applicants, partnerships and cooperation, student
academic and individual success); need for curricular changes results of students’ evaluation
of particular course units, the overall quality of the study programme and their factual workload;
interaction problems between lecturers; making demands towards the administrative staff etc.
After each question on the agenda is discussed, a group decision is made (by voting if needed)
and responsibilities to implement changes are distributed. All decisions are recorded and have
binding character
The programme management addresses the issues and supports to the students that arise
with the learning process. He reacts to any students’ complaints during the learning process It
provides in-depth information for students about the programme organisation, schedule,
module requirements and expectations, and other necessary details. The faculty support the
students within office hours and via Platonus and Email in accordance with the schedule
approved. Office hours’ information is given in each syllabus. Additional consultancy might be
provided by the faculty by appointment if needed.
Appraisal: The structure and number of teaching staff correspond with the programme requirements and
ensure that the students reach the intended qualification objectives. A list of all lecturers and
of the university’s full-time staff in general shows the availability of the required capacity to
implement the programme. The faculty’s composition, consisting of full-time and part-time
lecturers, guarantees that both the academic standards and the requirements of professional
practice are fully satisfied.
According to the CVs the academic ability of the teaching staff is in line with the requirements
of the programme for teaching. Besides, a high number of lecturers have long-year experience
in teaching. The staff’s pedagogical/didactical qualifications are in line with their tasks and have
been verified. Measures for the further qualification of the faculty members are implemented.
The practical business experience of the faculty is above-average and influences the teaching
in an impressive way.
Internal collaboration and coordination is ensured by the programme`s coordinator and can be
seen in the meetings of the teaching staff. The faculty members cooperate with each other for
the purpose of tuning the modules towards the overall qualification objectives. As affirmed by
students of the programme during the on-site visit, the counselling of students by teaching staff
is intensive. Student support is an integral part of the services provided by the full-time and
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part-time faculty. The lecturers are available for the students outside specified office hours as
well and e-mails are answered fairly quickly. Hence, the students are “fully content” with the
support they receive by the faculty.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
4.1 Faculty
4.1.1* Structure and quantity of faculty in
relation to curricular requirements
(Asterisk Criterion)
x
4.1.2* Academic qualification of faculty
(Asterisk Criterion) x
4.1.3* Pedagogical / didactical qualification of
faculty (Asterisk Criterion) x
4.1.4 Practical business experience of faculty x
4.1.5* Internal cooperation (Asterisk Criterion) x
4.1.6* Student support by the faculty (Asterisk
Criterion) x
4.1.7(*) Student support in distance learning
(only relevant and an Asterisk Criterion
for blended-learning/distance learning
programmes)
x
4.2 Programme management
The Programme Coordinator is responsible for the programme academic quality. He is
assigned by the Chair of Department from the faculty members and also an AQC member with
voting right. His tasks are the academic supervision of the programme, the curriculum design,
the promotion and development of research in a relevant field and the development of
partnerships with appropriate stakeholders. He is also responsible for the communications with
the faculty members and students regarding all issues related to the programme.
The administrative staff responsible for supporting students and faculty consists of:
Director of School of Law
Deputy Director of School of Law
Head of Chairs
Assistant of ChairsStudents Advisors
Chair of Department
Programme Coordinator
Four Committees
Academic faculty members
All responsibilities and tasks are documented in separate regulations, until the end of 2016 the
HSE Code of Practice will be presented which covers every process of decision making. All
committees involve faculty members from each department and also elected students
representing the student body.
Appraisal:
The panel came to the view that the programme`s coordinator is the stimulus of the programme
well supported by lecturers and administration stuff. Based on the interviews with the
programme`s coordinator, the stuff and the students the panel is highly impressed by the
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sincere way in which all participants successfully manage all the above mentioned tasks and
include all relevant groups in developing the study programme systematically. Furthermore, the administrative staff acts as a service provider for students and faculty during
the entire study programme. Sufficient administrative staff is available and opportunities for
continuous professional development of the administration staff are assured. Decision-making
processes and responsibilities of the programme management and the administration staff are
defined, students are able to participate.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
4.2 Programme management
4.2.1* Programme Director (Asterisk Criterion) x
4.2.2 Process organisation and administrative
support for students and faculty x
4.3 Cooperation and partnerships
Partnership with academic institutions has become a high profile issue engaging increasing
number of students and staff. KAZGUU and Department of Postgraduate Education/School of
Law have signed several partnership agreements with HEI abroad e.g. with the
Seoul National University School of Law, South Korea
Nagoya University Graduate School of Law and School of Law
Russian academy of advocacy and notary
Law faculty of Lomonossov Moscow State University
University at Albany, State University of New York, USA
Some of them gave grounding to develop dual degree and academic mobility. Within the
framework of academic mobility Master students are provided with an opportunity to study at
partner – universities.
The School of Law and the Department of Postgraduate Programmes continuously interacts
with the employers and organizations that render guidance in the academic process. The
Coordinating Council of Employers of KAZGUU was established on January 17, 2015, and it
is represented by the public bodies, public organizations and legal firms. It is a collegial,
advisory and consulting body that supports School of Law in terms of enhancing the quality of
academic programmes being focused on practical application of the students‘ knowledge, skills
and public competences received, conducting joint applied research, and other forms of
efficient interaction between School of Law and employers. The Council operates in
accordance with the Regulations that has been approved on its first meeting.
The cooperation of the Higher School of Law with commercial enterprises and organizations
on the program is implemented on the basis of a bilateral termless agreement. These
enterprises and organizations are the bases of research and work-experience internships:
Astana city Prosecutor's office,
Astana Department of State Revenue,
Astana Department of the penitentiary system,
Court of Astana,
Department of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of National Economy,
all ministries,
Arabtec Company,
GRATA Law firm,
Karashyganak Petroleum
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Private judicial executor’s office, etc.
Internship in organizations and enterprises of the city gives practical, scientific-research
experience to students, which is reflected in the results of theses and affects the formation of
their professional competencies. In addition to the internship supervisor students are also
attached to the University supervisor, who ensures master (doctoral) students to pass
internship program and its quality performance. Students, who have performed well during the
internship period, are invited for employment by the heads of organizations and enterprises in
the event of vacancies. The representatives of organizations and enterprises, with which the
agreements have been concluded, take an active part in the social activities of the University,
particularly in holding of Job fairs where students can submit their candidacy for employment
provided by enterprises and organizations. This cooperation has a positive impact on the
academic content of the program, which is initially focused on the employer and on the
formation of the skilled professionals. This cooperation has a positive impact on the academic
content of the program, which will initially be focused on the employer, on the formation of the
skilled professional. A Table below provides a list of commercial enterprises and organizations
that cooperates with School of Law and Department of Postgraduate Programmes
Appraisal: The scope and nature of cooperation with HEI abroad are plausibly presented and documented
as well as aligned with the strategy of the study programme. Cooperation is actively pursued
and has a clear impact on the conception and implementation of the study programme. In the
view of the panel the conducted activities contribute to the development of the students’
qualification and skills. The academic mobility is one way mobility so far, but the increasing
number of courses offered in English as well as attractive location of the city encourage its
future alignment.
The cooperation with business enterprises and other organisations is actively promoted by
means of regular meetings of those who are involved in the study programme in responsible
positions, in order to discuss the further development of the programme. Such cooperation has
a formative impact on the contents of the programme and on the profile of the graduates. By
means of provision of internships and jobs during the vacation, they significantly contribute to
the development of qualifications and skills and to the quality of the final theses.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
4.3 Cooperation and partnerships
4.3.1(*) Cooperation with HEIs and other
academic institutions or networks
(Asterisk Criterion for cooperation
programmes)
x
4.3.2(*) Cooperation with business enterprises
and other organisations (Asterisk
Criterion for educational and vocational
programmes, franchise programmes)
x
4.4 Facilities and equipment
KAZGUU offers 26 study rooms equipped with onsite projectors and 40 portable kits of
projectors for interactive teaching and learning. 366 computers which all are connected by
Intranet can be used by teaching and administrative staff of the Higher Schools. Two
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independent, symmetrical, unlimited, 32 Mbs/ and 16 Mbs channels provide the University with
internet access and also WiFI for students and staff. Furthermore the university offers
computer laboratories and multimedia rooms for the students. The whole IT infrastructure has
been renewed in 2013. In this context a system of video-conferencing has been implemented
which allows the HSE to conduct online lectures and to have meetings and discussions online.
The online portal of the University includes a learning platform “Platonus” and a system of
electronic documents management «Documentolog». Both serve the students to administrate
their studies and to access all necessary documents online.
The KAZGUU (database) library includes of over 50,000 volumes of books, e-books, e-
journals, articles, periodicals and 393377 items (including periodic publications). Necessary
books are available in Russian and English language. During the semester the regular library
service hours during semesters are six days a week from Monday to Friday 9:00 – 18:00.
Qualified library staff provides assistance to students in searching necessary books, journals
or access to international database. Access to relevant digital media is also available from the
students’ home. The KAZGUU Library is member of the International Association of Users and
Designers of Digital Libraries and New Information Technologies (EBNIT Association,
Moscow, Russia) and uses a lot of databases based on contracts with the Ministry of Justice
etc.
Appraisal: The whole equipment of teaching rooms, library and the whole HEI is state-of-the-art.
Especially the IT and technical equipment of the labs which allow the students to do their work
with the specific components needed impressed the panel very much.
The opening hours of the library take students’ needs sufficiently into account. Access to the
literature and journals as well as to digital media (e.g. electronic media, databases) is ensured.
The literature expressly required for the study programme is available in the library and also
kept up to date.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
4.4 Facilities and equipment
4.4.1* Quantity, quality, media and IT
equipment of teaching and group rooms
(Asterisk Criterion)
x
4.4.2* Access to literature (Asterisk Criterion) x
4.4 Additional services
In January 2015 the KAZGUU University has established an Office of Professional Internship,
Career and Employment (OPICE), which is a body of the Coordinating Council of Employers
that is related to professional internships, traineeship of students and assistance in
employment for University Alumni. Beyond that the University annually holds Job Fair with
national and international companies and organizations seeking for employees. Thus, the
Career Counselling and Placement Service is available throughout the semesters for graduate
and undergraduate KAZGUU students seeking a job. So that assistance is provided to
employers seeking either full- or part-time employees. Annual graduate student survey and
feedback of those who are already full- or part-time employed show that during the study
programme they are progressing and getting promoted in their organizations.
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The Alumni Association of School of Law KAZGUU was established in 2014 as a platform for
meetings, experience exchange between students and alumni, and support for comprehensive
development of KAZGUU.
The mission of the Alumni Association is to unite alumni that care about the KAZGUU’s
traditions. The primary goals of the association are reached by:
keeping the university traditions;
enhancing the competitiveness of the university;
promotion of the brand «KAZGUU University»;
stimulation of the interest to the university from the applicant’s side;
meetings of alumni with KAZGUU students;
development of database of KAZGUU alumni;
improvement of the Alumni Alley;
organization of Annual Alumni meetings for networking;
Alumni serve as mentor to various student organizations in the University. The Alumni
Association is engaged with current students to share the heritage and traditions of KAZGUU
University and the significant role that they as alumni can play after graduation.
Appraisal: Career counselling and placement services are offered to the students and graduates to
promote their employability. The HEI provides sufficient resources.
In addition, career counselling and placement services are offered to the students and
graduates on an individual basis. Such activities are planned on a long time basis, performed
regularly, and are actively marketed. Sufficient staff is available for this purpose. Students
have access to the HEI-wide corporate network. The HEI brings its graduates in contact with
representatives from business enterprises at regular events.
Alumni activities are planned on a long-term basis, performed regularly, and are actively
used for assessing and evolving the programme. Sufficient (staff) resources are available for
this purpose.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
4.5 Additional services
4.5.1 Career counselling and placement
service x
4.5.2 Alumni Activities x
4.6 Financing of the study programme (Asterisk Criterion)
The Financial Model is developed by the Finance Department for five years ahead and reveals
positive cash flows. It is based on the assumption that the number of students will not
decrease, as the university is not planning to increase the tuition fee except for an adjustment
increment by the official inflation rate.
There is also a significant portion of government scholarship in the university revenue.
Commercial revenue is coming from supporting commercial units aimed to invest into
academic programmes. KAZGUU is a non-state joint stock company financed by own
resources. 35% of university shares are owned by the Government which do not still give any
preferences regarding financing. There is a state order (state scholarship) in regard to prepare
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the defined amount of Master students. State order is implemented on general conditions
without any privileges.
Appraisal:
The existing system guarantees that every student, once enrolled for the programme, has the
possibility to finish his studies.
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
4.6* Financing of the study programme
(Asterisk Criterion) x
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5 Quality assurance and documentation
The Quality Assurance Manager who reports directly to the rector is responsible for the
collaboration between the Registrar, Higher School of Economics, Higher School of Law and
the School of General Education and the Rector. The programme contents, structures and
results are reviewed, analyzed and recommended for changes and improvements by the
schools authorized committees/councils and follow the QA procedures defined on the Higher
School level.
The responsibilities of the QAM include
Planning for the academic year QA activities
Coordinating the implementation of the QA activities
Collecting data and preparing a summary report on QA
Communicating the summary report to the Higher Schools and School of General
Education
Forming and organizing the Quality Assurance Committee’s work on the university
level.
The QAC on the university level is responsible for implementing and monitoring the quality
assurance systems that promote academic integrity and effectiveness of the strategy. Quality
Assurance of the programmes is done at the Higher Schools levels by the authorized
committees or councils. At the schools levels faculty members and students participate in the
respective committees to plan and assess the quality assurance and development procedures.
The surveys are conducted by the Registrar through the Platonus system. The review is
conducted by the QAC. The QAM provides reliable data and analytical reports to the Rector
and the Higher Schools Deans for the further use.
The deans of the Higher Schools are responsible for communicating the results of the surveys
to the respective faculty members through the Academic Quality Committees/Council on the
school level.
The role of the QAC Committee on the university level is
To develop and implement quality assurance systems and procedures across the full
range of the Higher School of Economics, the Higher School of Law and the School of
General Education programmes
To monitor the implementation of quality assurance procedures and processes
university-wide.
To undertake such reviews and audits that are necessary to safeguard the integrity and
quality of the university’s activities.
To provide the information and analysis necessary to support decision-making at the
university level and within the academic departments
To advice the academic units on the quality implications of proposals, policies and
strategic plans.
The Registrar Office conducts a teaching quality evaluation by students at the end of each
semester, namely one week before the end of classes. The questionnaire called Faculty
Teaching Evaluation Form (FTEF) covers questions regarding the workload, the quality of
teaching staff, learning materials etc.. The survey results are processed by the Registrar and
collected by the QAM. The QAM forwards the survey results to the HSE Dean who organizes
a meeting and discusses the teaching evaluation results with the relevant members. The
results of the committee discussion are communicated to the programmes’ coordinators and
the relevant faculty members. At the beginning of each semester the school dean conducts a
meeting with students in the form of an open forum with a presentation which covers the
teaching evaluation results and the measures taken to address the students concerns and
recommendations. The results in an aggregated format are also published on the Platonus
system.
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The faculty members can complete a questionnaire, the results are collected by the QAM to
include them into the summary report and to discuss the results by the Quality Assurance
Committee with the administration of the university.
The survey for alumni is conducted on a continuous basis through the university website. The
results are collected once a year by the HSE and addressed with the AQC/QAC. The survey
aims to reveal the graduates’ employment data. The academic quality issues with regard to
the programme content and structure are also revealed through the Alumni Club meetings.
The programmes’ academic quality evaluation by employers is given through the HSE
Business Advisory Council.
The programme documentation which is annually revised and approved is published in
The HSE Catalogue (website, HSE offices)
Programme Study Plans (Registrar, HSE departments)
KAZGUU Academic Policy (KAZGUU Catalogue)
Programme Descriptions (Platonus, HSE Catalogue)
KAZGUU Examination Regulations (all HSE offices, Registrar, Platonus)
Bachelor Thesis Guidance (all HSE offices, website)
Internship Policy (website, all HSE offices)
Code of Conduct (website)
HSE Brochure (website, HSE administrative offices, Registrar)85
Course Timetable (Platonus)
Performance Evaluation Results (Dean’s office, University HR)
The PAPC, AQC, DC, R&B committees’ minutes (Dean’s office)
Current news and information about the study programme are usually published online. The
HSE is notably active on social networks like facebook.
Appraisal: A quality assurance and development procedure, which systematically and continuously
monitors and develops the quality of the programme with respect to its contents, processes,
and outcomes, has been set up. It takes into account the evaluation results and the analysis
on student workload, success rate, and graduate employment. Faculty members and students
participate in the respective committees to plan and assess the quality assurance and
development procedures. Responsibilities are clearly defined.
Evaluation by the students is carried out on a regular basis and in accordance with a prescribed procedure; the outcomes are communicated to the students and provide input for the quality development process. Quality control by the faculty is carried out on a regular basis and in accordance with a prescribed procedure; the outcomes are communicated and provide input for the quality development process. An external evaluation is carried out on a regular basis and in accordance with a prescribed procedure; the outcomes are communicated and provide input for the quality development process.
The study programme is described in detail. This documentation is constantly updated and
easily accessible for interested parties both in print and in digital form, which ensures a high
level of transparency.
Press relations and network communication are actively maintained. In its annual report the
HEI presents a summary of the activities of the academic year.
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Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
5.1* Quality assurance and quality
development with respect to contents,
processes and outcomes (Asterisk
Criterion)
x
5.2 Instruments of quality assurance
5.2.1 Evaluation by students x
5.2.2 Evaluation by faculty x
5.2.3 External evaluation by alumni,
employers and third parties x
5.3 Programme documentation
5.3.1* Programme description (Asterisk
Criterion) x
5.3.2 Information on activities during the
academic year x
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Quality profile
HEI: KAZGUU University
Master programme: Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
1 Objectives
1.1* Objectives of the study programme
(Asterisk Criterion) x
1.2* International orientation of the study
programme design (Asterisk Criterion) x
1.3 Positioning of the study programme
1.3.1 Positioning of the study programme in
the educational market x
1.3.2 Positioning of the study programme on
the job market for graduates
(„Employability“)
x
1.3.3 Positioning of the study programme
within the HEI's overall strategic concept x
2 Admission
2.1* Admission requirements (Asterisk
Criterion) x
2.2 Counselling for prospective students x
2.3* Selection procedure (if relevant) x
2.4(*) Professional experience (if relevant;
Asterisk Criterion for master
programmes that require professional
experience)
x
2.5* Ensuring foreign language proficiency
(Asterisk Criterion) x
2.6* Transparency and documentation of
admission procedure and decision
(Asterisk Criterion)
x
3. Contents, structure and didactical
concept
3.1 Contents
3.1.1* Logic and conceptual coherence
(Asterisk Criterion) x
3.1.2* Rationale for degree and programme
name (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.1.3* Integration of theory and practice
(Asterisk Criterion) x
3.1.4 Interdisciplinary thinking x
3.1.5 Ethical aspects x
3.1.6* Methods and scientific practice (Asterisk
Criterion) x
3.1.7* Examination and final thesis (Asterisk
Criterion) x
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Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
3.2 Structure
3.2.1* Modular structure of the study
programme (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.2.2* Study and exam regulations (Asterisk
Criterion) x
3.2.3* Feasibility of study workload (Asterisk
Criterion) x
3.2.4 Equality of opportunity x
3.3 Didactical concept
3.3.1* Logic and plausibility of the didactical
concept (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.3.2* Course materials (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.3.3 Guest lecturers x
3.3.4 Lecturing tutors x
3.4 Internationality
3.4.1* International contents and intercultural
aspects (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.4.2 Internationality of the student body x
3.4.3 Internationality of faculty x
3.4.4 Foreign language contents x
3.5* Multidisciplinary competences and
skills (Asterisk Criterion) x
3.6* Skills for employment / Employability
(Asterisk Criterion) x
4. Academic environment and
framework conditions
4.1 Faculty
4.1.1* Structure and quantity of faculty in
relation to curricular requirements
(Asterisk Criterion)
x
4.1.2* Academic qualification of faculty
(Asterisk Criterion) x
4.1.3* Pedagogical / didactical qualification of
faculty (Asterisk Criterion) x
4.1.4 Practical business experience of faculty x
4.1.5* Internal cooperation (Asterisk Criterion) x
4.1.6* Student support by the faculty (Asterisk
Criterion) x
4.1.7(
*)
Student support in distance learning
(only relevant and an Asterisk Criterion
for blended-learning/distance learning
programmes)
x
4.2 Programme management
4.2.1* Programme Director (Asterisk Criterion) x
4.2.2 Process organisation and
administrative support for students and
faculty
x
4.3 Cooperation and partnerships
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Exceptional
Exceeds
quality
requirements
Meets quality
requirements
Does not
meet quality
requirements
n.r.
4.3.1(
*)
Cooperation with HEIs and other
academic institutions or networks
(Asterisk Criterion for cooperation
programmes)
x
4.3.2(
*)
Cooperation with business enterprises
and other organisations (Asterisk
Criterion for educational and vocational
programmes, franchise programmes)
x
4.4 Facilities and equipment
4.4.1* Quantity, quality, media and IT
equipment of teaching and group
rooms (Asterisk Criterion)
x
4.4.2* Access to literature (Asterisk Criterion) x
4.5 Additional services
4.5.1 Career counselling and placement
service x
4.5.2 Alumni Activities x
4.6* Financing of the study programme
(Asterisk Criterion) x
5 Quality assurance and documentation
5.1* Quality assurance and quality
development with respect to contents,
processes and outcomes (Asterisk
Criterion)
x
5.2 Instruments of quality assurance
5.2.1 Evaluation by students x
5.2.2 Evaluation by faculty x
5.2.3 External evaluation by alumni,
employers and third parties x
5.3 Programme documentation
5.3.1* Programme description (Asterisk
Criterion) x
5.3.2 Information on activities during the
academic year x